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Always look up. #catholic #catholicchurch #liturgical #ceilings #angels #architecture

Always look up. #catholic #catholicchurch #liturgical #ceilings #angels #architecture

St Thomas Episcopal Church NYC @saintthomasnyc

St Thomas Episcopal Church NYC @saintthomasnyc

THIS IS AN INTRESTING BAPTISM FONT. THERE ARE MANY COMMON FEATURES TO OTHER FONTS, IT IS STONE, OCTAGONAL, AND IS DECORATED WITH SYMBOLS. HOWEVER THIS FONT HAS A WOOD PANEL SURROUND. ALTHOUGH BEAUTIFUL, THIS MAY BE STRANGE WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT. WHY ARE WE LIMITING ACCESS TO THE WATER IN THE BAPTISM FONT? THERE IS A HISTORY OF COVERING THE WATER IN BAPTISM FONTS FROM THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD WHERE THERE WAS FEART THAT THE WATER WOULD BE MISUSED. TODAY, THAT CONCERN IS NOT AS COMMON, SO MOST DESIGNS TEND TO HAVE OPEN FONTS AND PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO INTERACT WITH THE WATER IN THE FONT IN A RESPECTFUL MANNER. #church #churcharchitecture #episcopal #episcopalchurch #baptism #baptismfont #liturgical #woodwork #woodworking @saintthomasnyc

THIS IS AN INTRESTING BAPTISM FONT. THERE ARE MANY COMMON FEATURES TO OTHER FONTS, IT IS STONE, OCTAGONAL, AND IS DECORATED WITH SYMBOLS. HOWEVER THIS FONT HAS A WOOD PANEL SURROUND. ALTHOUGH BEAUTIFUL, THIS MAY BE STRANGE WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT. WHY ARE WE LIMITING ACCESS TO THE WATER IN THE BAPTISM FONT? THERE IS A HISTORY OF COVERING THE WATER IN BAPTISM FONTS FROM THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD WHERE THERE WAS FEART THAT THE WATER WOULD BE MISUSED. TODAY, THAT CONCERN IS NOT AS COMMON, SO MOST DESIGNS TEND TO HAVE OPEN FONTS AND PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED TO INTERACT WITH THE WATER IN THE FONT IN A RESPECTFUL MANNER. #church #churcharchitecture #episcopal #episcopalchurch #baptism #baptismfont #liturgical #woodwork #woodworking @saintthomasnyc

@svenskakyrkannewyork

@svenskakyrkannewyork

LITURGICAL DESIGN CONSIDERATION
BRINGING PEACE TO YOUR SPACE. THROUGH THE USE OF SCRIPTURE AND ART, THESE FLOOR TILES EMPHASIS THE IMPORTANCE OF PEACE IN THE CHRISTIAN WAY OF LIFE. THEY ARE ALL LOCATED IN THE VESTIBULES SO ANYONE ENTERING THE SPACE MUST PASS OVER THIS WHILE ENTERING THE CHURCH. #episcopalchurch #episcopal #church #liturgical #art #mosaic #architecture @saintthomaschurch

LITURGICAL DESIGN CONSIDERATION
BRINGING PEACE TO YOUR SPACE. THROUGH THE USE OF SCRIPTURE AND ART, THESE FLOOR TILES EMPHASIS THE IMPORTANCE OF PEACE IN THE CHRISTIAN WAY OF LIFE. THEY ARE ALL LOCATED IN THE VESTIBULES SO ANYONE ENTERING THE SPACE MUST PASS OVER THIS WHILE ENTERING THE CHURCH. #episcopalchurch #episcopal #church #liturgical #art #mosaic #architecture @saintthomaschurch

WHEN YOU THINK OF A CHURCH, BELLS AND BELL TOWERS ARE PRETTY COMMON. BUT HOW DO THESE BELLS GET PLAYED? THIS IS A BELL PULL INSTRUMENT. IT IS USED TO PLAY CHURCH BELLS. AS YOU CAN SEE THERE ARE NOTES AT THE TOP OF THE PANEL CORRESPONDING TO PULLS THAT ARE USED TO RING SPECIFIC BELLS AND CREATE MELODIES. THESE PULLS ARE NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE BELLS IN THE TOWER. A CARILLON IS TYPICALLY USED AND IS MORE SIMILAR TO A PIANO OR ORGAN WITH KEYS AND PEDALS. A CARILLON TYPICAL HAS MANY MORE BELLS 50 BEING THE STANDARD. #church #churchbells #carillon #churcharchitecture #instrument #weirdinstraments #strangeinstruments #liturgical @thegeneralseminary

WHEN YOU THINK OF A CHURCH, BELLS AND BELL TOWERS ARE PRETTY COMMON. BUT HOW DO THESE BELLS GET PLAYED? THIS IS A BELL PULL INSTRUMENT. IT IS USED TO PLAY CHURCH BELLS. AS YOU CAN SEE THERE ARE NOTES AT THE TOP OF THE PANEL CORRESPONDING TO PULLS THAT ARE USED TO RING SPECIFIC BELLS AND CREATE MELODIES. THESE PULLS ARE NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE BELLS IN THE TOWER. A CARILLON IS TYPICALLY USED AND IS MORE SIMILAR TO A PIANO OR ORGAN WITH KEYS AND PEDALS. A CARILLON TYPICAL HAS MANY MORE BELLS 50 BEING THE STANDARD. #church #churchbells #carillon #churcharchitecture #instrument #weirdinstraments #strangeinstruments #liturgical @thegeneralseminary

I WAS HAVING A CONVERSATION WITH A FRANCISCAN BROTHER OVER THE WEEKEND AND WE DISCUSSED WHAT MADE A SPACE SACRED. OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS I HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHING AND DOCUMENTING CHURCHES THAT HAVE LOFTY CEILINGS, STAINED GLASS AND INTRICATE DETAILS, BUT I RARELY CAPTURE THE DEFINING ELEMENT OF A SACRED SPACE. WHAT I OFTEN TIME FAIL TO CAPTURE IS PEOPLE ACTUALLY WORSHIPING JESUS. THIS IS THE DEFINING QUALITY THAT MAKES A SPACE SACRED, NOT THE ALTER/TABLE, NOT THE BEAUTIFUL STAINED GLASS OR EVEN THE CROSS UP ON THE WALL, BUT PEOPLE, ENGAGED IN WORSHIPING JESUS. #catholicchurch #church #churcharchitecture #sacredspace #liturgical

I WAS HAVING A CONVERSATION WITH A FRANCISCAN BROTHER OVER THE WEEKEND AND WE DISCUSSED WHAT MADE A SPACE SACRED. OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS I HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHING AND DOCUMENTING CHURCHES THAT HAVE LOFTY CEILINGS, STAINED GLASS AND INTRICATE DETAILS, BUT I RARELY CAPTURE THE DEFINING ELEMENT OF A SACRED SPACE. WHAT I OFTEN TIME FAIL TO CAPTURE IS PEOPLE ACTUALLY WORSHIPING JESUS. THIS IS THE DEFINING QUALITY THAT MAKES A SPACE SACRED, NOT THE ALTER/TABLE, NOT THE BEAUTIFUL STAINED GLASS OR EVEN THE CROSS UP ON THE WALL, BUT PEOPLE, ENGAGED IN WORSHIPING JESUS. #catholicchurch #church #churcharchitecture #sacredspace #liturgical

“Sunlight is a symbol. What we see with our eyes foretells the coming of the Sun of Justice.” – St. Gregory of Agrigentum, bishop (unknown – 262 A.D.). #catholic #quote #inspiration #light #saint #saintquotes

“Sunlight is a symbol. What we see with our eyes foretells the coming of the Sun of Justice.” – St. Gregory of Agrigentum, bishop (unknown – 262 A.D.). #catholic #quote #inspiration #light #saint #saintquotes

IN A CHURCH YOU MIGHT NOTICE A LARGE WHITE CANDLE, OFTEN ELABORATED WITH DECORATION.
THIS IS THE PASCHAL CANDLE. THE PASCHAL CANDLE IS DEDICATED ON EASTER AND USED LIT DURING SPECIAL OCCASIONS LIKE BAPTISMS AND FUNERALS. IT IS SOMETIMES ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE EASTER CANDLE OR THE CHRIST CANDLE. #catholicchurch #catholic #candleaddict #liturgical #churcharchitecture #churchphotography #architecturephotography

IN A CHURCH YOU MIGHT NOTICE A LARGE WHITE CANDLE, OFTEN ELABORATED WITH DECORATION.
THIS IS THE PASCHAL CANDLE. THE PASCHAL CANDLE IS DEDICATED ON EASTER AND USED LIT DURING SPECIAL OCCASIONS LIKE BAPTISMS AND FUNERALS. IT IS SOMETIMES ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE EASTER CANDLE OR THE CHRIST CANDLE. #catholicchurch #catholic #candleaddict #liturgical #churcharchitecture #churchphotography #architecturephotography

HE WHO SINGS, PRAYS TWICE. #staugustine #lyon #catholic #liturgical #church #singing #cathedral

HE WHO SINGS, PRAYS TWICE. #staugustine #lyon #catholic #liturgical #church #singing #cathedral

@thebishopsranch

@thebishopsranch

THE USE OF LIGHT IN ANY CHURCH IS IMPORTANT. THIS SMALL CHAPEL MAKES GOOD USE OF IT'S STAINED GLASS. BECAUSE OF THE SMALLER SCALE OF THE CHAPEL, THE STAIND GLASS WINDOWS ARE LOWER IN THE WALL. THIS LOWER POSITION ALLOWS THE LIGHT TO INTERACT WITH THE FURNISHING AND THE PEOPLE OCCUPYING THE SPACE DURING THE MORNING AND EVENING WHEN THE SPACE IS MORE LIKLEY TO BE USED. @thebishopsranch #episcopal #liturgical #church #churcharchitecture #architecturalphotography

THE USE OF LIGHT IN ANY CHURCH IS IMPORTANT. THIS SMALL CHAPEL MAKES GOOD USE OF IT'S STAINED GLASS. BECAUSE OF THE SMALLER SCALE OF THE CHAPEL, THE STAIND GLASS WINDOWS ARE LOWER IN THE WALL. THIS LOWER POSITION ALLOWS THE LIGHT TO INTERACT WITH THE FURNISHING AND THE PEOPLE OCCUPYING THE SPACE DURING THE MORNING AND EVENING WHEN THE SPACE IS MORE LIKLEY TO BE USED. @thebishopsranch #episcopal #liturgical #church #churcharchitecture #architecturalphotography

THE DETAILS OF A CHURCH POINT
TOWARDS A HEAVENLY REALITY. IN THIS ALTARPIECE, WE HAVE THE BASE WHICH HOLDS THE TABERNACLE, TYPICAL FOR MOST ALTARPIECES. BUT ABOVE THAT, YOU'LL NOTICE THAT THE STONE CHANGES COLOR AND IS A DARKER GRAY.
FROM THERE THE ALTAR PIECE BEGINS TO LOOK LIKE A CHURCH. WE HAVE TWO STATUES FLANKING JESUS ON THE CROSS. ONE IS PETER AND THE OTHER IS PAUL. NOTICE THAT THEY ARE IN BACKLIT NICHES AND CUPOLAS ON TOP. THE LARGER COUPLA IS RESERVED FOR JESUS. ABOVE THE ALTARPIECE IN THE DOME WE HAVE JESUS IN THE HEAVENS. THE CHURCH IS POINTING TOWARDS THE HEAVENLY REALITY OF CHRIST'S CHURCH
BEING BUILT UP AND JESUS RULING
FROM THE HEAVENS. #catholic #catholicchurch #liturgical #churcharchitecture #architecture #architecturalphotography #explainer

THE DETAILS OF A CHURCH POINT
TOWARDS A HEAVENLY REALITY. IN THIS ALTARPIECE, WE HAVE THE BASE WHICH HOLDS THE TABERNACLE, TYPICAL FOR MOST ALTARPIECES. BUT ABOVE THAT, YOU'LL NOTICE THAT THE STONE CHANGES COLOR AND IS A DARKER GRAY.
FROM THERE THE ALTAR PIECE BEGINS TO LOOK LIKE A CHURCH. WE HAVE TWO STATUES FLANKING JESUS ON THE CROSS. ONE IS PETER AND THE OTHER IS PAUL. NOTICE THAT THEY ARE IN BACKLIT NICHES AND CUPOLAS ON TOP. THE LARGER COUPLA IS RESERVED FOR JESUS. ABOVE THE ALTARPIECE IN THE DOME WE HAVE JESUS IN THE HEAVENS. THE CHURCH IS POINTING TOWARDS THE HEAVENLY REALITY OF CHRIST'S CHURCH
BEING BUILT UP AND JESUS RULING
FROM THE HEAVENS. #catholic #catholicchurch #liturgical #churcharchitecture #architecture #architecturalphotography #explainer

Church bells. #church #bells #churchbells #geneva #geneve #geneve🇨🇭 #liturgical

Church bells. #church #bells #churchbells #geneva #geneve #geneve🇨🇭 #liturgical

Bees! The use of ornamentation in churches helps to communicate truths, but unfortunately sometimes those truths aren’t so obvious to the modern eye. In this side chapel dedicated to Mary, there is a Bee pattern on the walls. The Bee is a symbol that is associated with Mary the mother of Jesus. The bee represents diligence, hardworking, and good order. So I’m sorry Beyonce, but Mary was the original Queen Bee. #beyonce #Mary #catholicchurch #catholic #liturgical #liturgicalart #stainedglass

Bees! The use of ornamentation in churches helps to communicate truths, but unfortunately sometimes those truths aren’t so obvious to the modern eye. In this side chapel dedicated to Mary, there is a Bee pattern on the walls. The Bee is a symbol that is associated with Mary the mother of Jesus. The bee represents diligence, hardworking, and good order. So I’m sorry Beyonce, but Mary was the original Queen Bee. #beyonce #Mary #catholicchurch #catholic #liturgical #liturgicalart #stainedglass

#catholic #catholicchurch #liturgical #liturgicalspace #liturgicalart #saints #hawaii #haiku

#catholic #catholicchurch #liturgical #liturgicalspace #liturgicalart #saints #hawaii #haiku

Church Of St Polycarp, Lyon, France. #lyon #lyonfrance #catholic #catholicchurch #architecture #architecturalphotography #liturgy

Church Of St Polycarp, Lyon, France. #lyon #lyonfrance #catholic #catholicchurch #architecture #architecturalphotography #liturgy

BEFORE THE BEAUTIFUL-NO, NOT REALLY BEFORE BUT WITHIN THE BEAUTIFUL-THE WHOLE PERSON QUIVERS. HE NOT ONLY
'FINDS' THE BEAUTIFUL MOVING; RATHER, HE EXPERIENCES HIMSELF AS BEING MOVED AND POSSESSED BY IT. Hans Urs von Balthasar. #theology #catholictheology #reformedtheology #catholic #church #liturgical #liturgicalart @stanfordorsl

BEFORE THE BEAUTIFUL-NO, NOT REALLY BEFORE BUT WITHIN THE BEAUTIFUL-THE WHOLE PERSON QUIVERS. HE NOT ONLY
'FINDS' THE BEAUTIFUL MOVING; RATHER, HE EXPERIENCES HIMSELF AS BEING MOVED AND POSSESSED BY IT. Hans Urs von Balthasar. #theology #catholictheology #reformedtheology #catholic #church #liturgical #liturgicalart @stanfordorsl

#geneva #catholic #catholicchurch #church #architecture #architecturalphotography #organmusic #stainedglass #stainedglassart #basilica

#geneva #catholic #catholicchurch #church #architecture #architecturalphotography #organmusic #stainedglass #stainedglassart #basilica

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Happy Valentine’s Day.

EVERY ELEMENT IN A CHURCH IS AN
OPPORTUNITY FOR LITURGICAL EXPRESSION. IN THIS CHURCH THE SPEAKERS, THAT HAVE BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE LIGHTING, ARE IN THE SHAPE OF SIMPLE TRUMPETS. THIS SIMPLE DESIGN IDEA, LINKS THE PRACTICAL NEED OF SOUND AMPLIFICATION, WITH THE PHYSICAL AND THE SPIRITUAL. #liturgical #church #catholicchurch #churcharchitecture #catholic #architecturephotography #architecture @olacathedral

EVERY ELEMENT IN A CHURCH IS AN
OPPORTUNITY FOR LITURGICAL EXPRESSION. IN THIS CHURCH THE SPEAKERS, THAT HAVE BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE LIGHTING, ARE IN THE SHAPE OF SIMPLE TRUMPETS. THIS SIMPLE DESIGN IDEA, LINKS THE PRACTICAL NEED OF SOUND AMPLIFICATION, WITH THE PHYSICAL AND THE SPIRITUAL. #liturgical #church #catholicchurch #churcharchitecture #catholic #architecturephotography #architecture @olacathedral

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Col 3:16. #catholic #church #liturgical #architecture @olacathedral #organmusic #liturgicalmusic

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Col 3:16. #catholic #church #liturgical #architecture @olacathedral #organmusic #liturgicalmusic

Domes are a common component to traditional church architecture. They add drama to the space and draw the eye upwards. They also help have a theological function. Domes represent heaven; they are high above the congregation, letting in light from above and are adorned with symbols. This dome is held up in the four corners by giant mosaic angels. This triangular form that transitions from a square to a circle is called a pendentive. In the curved walls of the dome are various symbols of the christian faith; a dove, the 10 commandments, a bible, an anchor, ect. #church #churcharchitecture #domes #symbols #architecture #liturgical #architecturalphotography @stanfordorsl

Domes are a common component to traditional church architecture. They add drama to the space and draw the eye upwards. They also help have a theological function. Domes represent heaven; they are high above the congregation, letting in light from above and are adorned with symbols. This dome is held up in the four corners by giant mosaic angels. This triangular form that transitions from a square to a circle is called a pendentive. In the curved walls of the dome are various symbols of the christian faith; a dove, the 10 commandments, a bible, an anchor, ect. #church #churcharchitecture #domes #symbols #architecture #liturgical #architecturalphotography @stanfordorsl

Go to Church

Go to Church

A theory of light: Light is all around us and envelopes us. We know that light exists, but it is invisible to us. But when a mediator, such as stained glass, is introduced the light becomes visible in a way that it was not before. When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12. #light #stainedglass #theology #anglican #anglicanchurch #geneva #church #liturgical #liturgicaldesign @holy.trinity.geneva

A theory of light: Light is all around us and envelopes us. We know that light exists, but it is invisible to us. But when a mediator, such as stained glass, is introduced the light becomes visible in a way that it was not before. When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12. #light #stainedglass #theology #anglican #anglicanchurch #geneva #church #liturgical #liturgicaldesign @holy.trinity.geneva

Begin with the beautiful, which leads you to the good, which leads you to the truth.
Bishop Robert Barron. @bishopbarron #catholic #beauty #church #liturgical #liturgicaldesign

Begin with the beautiful, which leads you to the good, which leads you to the truth.
Bishop Robert Barron. @bishopbarron #catholic #beauty #church #liturgical #liturgicaldesign

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